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Tamil Nadu: Elephant dies after getting caught in electric wire near Kuppepalyam

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India] October 23 (ANI): A wild male elephant died after getting entangled in an electric wire near Kuppepalayam village, outside the forest area in Coimbatore district.The wild elephant was approximately 25 years old. The incident occurred in a forested area located approximately 500 meters from the Poluvampatti Range within Poluvampatti Block 2, Coimbatore Division.According to the Coimbatore Forest Department, a newly installed electric line along a public road was the cause of the accident. The elephant reportedly knocked down an electric pole, causing it to fall, and became entangled in the live wire, resulting in its death. The incident was reported at around 5 AM by the owner of a plantation adjacent to the public road, who immediately informed the authorities.Forest officials have initiated steps to conduct a post-mortem on the deceased elephant to ascertain the exact cause of death. Further investigations are underway. (ANI)

Oct 23, 2025

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Three held in gang rape, robbery case in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23 (ANI): Three people have been arrested in connection with a gang rape case and for allegedly robbing the woman at a private residence in Bengaluru’s Gangagondanahalli, Karnataka police said on Thursday.According to Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) CK Baba, late last night a woman from West Bengal was allegedly gang raped by a group of five men, who targeted a residence comprising three adjacent houses, he said.“Last night, between around 9:15 PM and 12:30 AM, a serious incident was reported at the Madanayakanahalli Police Station involving a private residence comprising three adjacent houses. The second and third houses were targeted, where gang rape and robbery had happened,” Rural SP Baba told reporters.The police have registered a case under sections 70(1), 127(2), 118(1), 11, 324(3), and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reflecting the seriousness of the offences, he added.The accused also stole two mobile phones and Rs 25,000 in cash. A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-rank officer is leading the investigation, and three special teams have been formed to arrest all the accused.“The case involves the sexual assault; the perpetrators also stole two mobile phones and Rs 25,000 in cash. Of the five, three accused have been taken into custody, while efforts continue to locate and arrest the remaining two,” SP Baba said.“The victims are residents of West Bengal, whereas the accused are locals. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital,” he added. (ANI)

Oct 23, 2025

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2nd ODI: Australia win toss, opts to bowl against India

Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Thursday. Australia kicked off the three-match ODI series against India with a comfortable seven-wicket win at the Perth Stadium in Perth, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The series opener marked the much-awaited return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to competitive cricket since they retired from Tests earlier this year.After winning the toss, Marsh said, “We are gonna bowl first. It was really pleasing. Everyone loves to play here. Always an amazing crowd here. Carey comes in for Philippe. Xavier Bartlett comes in for Ellis.” Indian captain Shubman Gill also stated that he would have opted to bowl first. “We would have bowled first as well. Happy to bat first. Never easy when it rains. Hopefully, no stoppages today. We are going with the same team,” Indian skipper Shubman Gill said.Teams: Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj. (ANI)

Oct 23, 2025

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Elaborate arrangements at Bihar stations to handle Chhath rush: Railways

Patna, Oct 23 (PTI) Elaborate arrangements have been made in all stations in the Hajipur-headquartered East Central Railway (ECR) zone in view of the heavy rush of passengers during Chhath Puja, a senior official said. ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh on Wednesday said the priority of the railways is to facilitate the smooth arrival and departure of travellers, and ensure their safety by preventing any untoward incidents. “The number of Chhath special trains has been increased from 7,500 to 12,000 this year. A large number of people are expected to visit Bihar in the coming days to celebrate Chhath. The preparations for their arrival are already complete. However, the real challenge will arise when they return to their workplaces after the festival,” he said. “The window for the return is narrow, but for that too, preparations are in the last stage,” he added. Singh said the construction of holding areas at all major terminals will be completed by Thursday night, following which the ECR will conduct a “dress rehearsal” of arrangements. “There will be centralised monitoring from Patliputra Rail Complex. Similar systems have been put in place in the offices of all the divisions to monitor traffic at stations,” he said. Singh said the number of special trains has been substantially increased this year in the zone, enabling people to reach even remote destinations solely by the railways. “Many unannounced trains will be run from major terminals in case a large number of people without reservations turn up,” he said. Singh said more security personnel will be deployed during Chhath Puja this year. “We have firmly resolved to ensure safe and smooth travelling during and after Chhath. Railway personnel are actively engaged in this pursuit,” he added. PTI SUK PKD SOM ACD

Oct 23, 2025

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Delhi: Four wanted Bihar gangsters killed in police encounter in Rohini

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Four wanted criminals allegedly involved in multiple cases of murder in Bihar were killed in a shootout with a joint team of Delhi Police and Bihar Police in Rohini, police said. The encounter took place on the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday, when the joint team launched an operation to trace the accused, who were reportedly hiding in Delhi for several days, a senior police officer said. According to police, the slain gangsters have been identified as Ranjan Pathak, Vimlesh Mahto, Manish Pathak and Aman Thakur — all residents of Bihar who were wanted for heinous crimes, including multiple murders and extortion. During the operation, the accused allegedly opened fire at the police team, prompting retaliatory action that left all four injured, the officer said. They were rushed to a hospital in Rohini, where doctors declared them brought dead, he added. Ranjan Pathak, the gang’s kingpin, operated an organised criminal network in parts of Bihar and adjoining states, police sources added. PTI SSJ ARI

Oct 23, 2025

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'Emily in Paris' season 5 to be out on December 18, trailer unveiled

Los Angeles [US], October 23 (ANI): Lily Collins is all set to reprise her role of Emily Cooper in the highly anticipated Emily in Paris Season 5.On Wednesday, the makers unveiled a special trailer of the show, which will be out on Netflix on December 18. The preview highlights Lily’s romance with Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), who Emily met in season four, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Over images of Emily and Marcello getting closer and more intimate, a voiceover says, “We start on a beautiful woman. She’s joined by a man. It’s clear they know each other. Unable to keep their hands off each other, eventually sharing a kiss.”Later, Emily is joined by Ashley Park’s Mindy who tells her, “Rome looks so good on you.”The rest of the preview features rapid-fire footage of Emily living it up in Rome as well as a glimpse of Minnie Driver’s new character Princess Jane. Viewers also see some of Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu’s Sylvie Grateau, including her arriving at a meeting where Julien (Samuel Arnold) asks, “If we are all here, who’s in Paris?”“Hearts will Rome farther than ever before EMILY IN PARIS returns December 18,” the streamer wrote on Instagram alongside the trailer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) In addition to Collins, Leroy-Beaulieu, Park, Arnold, Driver and Franceschini, Emily in Paris season five features Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Paul Forman (Nico), Arnaud Binard (Laurent G), Bryan Greenberg (Jake) and Michèle Laroque (Yvette). (ANI)

Oct 23, 2025

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Asian Markets Retreat On Potential New US Trade Curb Against China

Asian stocks fell for a second day on Thursday as lacklustre earnings reports from tech megacap stocks deepened a selloff on Wall Street, while U.S. sanctions against Russia and China revived fears around geopolitics. Oil prices surged. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was last off 0.3%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 sank 1.5%. Chinese stocks declined 0.4% in Hong Kong after Reuters reported the White House is considering a plan to curb an array of software-powered exports to China to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions. “With no fresh macro data to anchor sentiment, investors are leaning defensive while Trump’s Asia visit stirs geopolitical nerves,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank in Singapore. “The chatter around U.S. software export curbs to China has hit tech sentiment right where it hurts, and renewed sanctions on Russia are a reminder that geopolitical risks aren’t going away either.” Global equity markets are easing off record highs as corporate earnings season kicks off. While results or outlooks from the megacaps have disappointed investors, most of the companies that have reported so far have beaten analysts’ estimates. South Korean stocks fell 0.2% after the Bank of Korea kept rates on hold, as expected by analysts polled by Reuters. Brent crude was last up 2.3% at $64 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions for the first time in his second term, targeting Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. The move came the same day as EU countries approved a 19th package of sanctions on Moscow that included a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports. U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week as refining activity and demand strengthened, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. S&P 500 e-mini futures edged up 0.1% after a second day of declines for U.S. stocks overnight as earnings reports from tech megacaps underwhelmed analysts on Wall Street. Netflix shares fell more than 10% on Wednesday as the streaming giant’s outlook for the coming quarter left investors nonplussed. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading after reporting profit that failed to live up to analysts’ expectations, despite record third-quarter revenue that beat estimates. Apple shares fell 1.6% after the tech giant was hit with a complaint to EU antitrust regulators by two civil rights groups on Wednesday over the terms and conditions of its App Store and devices for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in Big Tech. The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond was last steady at 3.955%, up 0.2 basis point compared with a previous close of 3.953%. Investors believe further policy easing from the Federal Reserve is a near-certainty. Fed funds futures imply a 96.7% probability of a 25-basis points cut to interest rates at the U.S. central bank’s meeting on October 29, compared with a 98.3% chance on Wednesday, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was last trading 0.1% firmer at 99.03. Gold was last down 0.6% at $4,071.09 per ounce, with prices closing in on the $4,000 mark in early Asian trading as investors booked profits ahead of U.S. inflation data due this week.

Oct 23, 2025

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India Vs Australia 2nd ODI: Adelaide Weather Promises Clear Skies

After a rain-interrupted game in Perth, fierce rivals India and Australia move to the iconic Adelaide Oval for the second ODI of the series on Thursday, October 23. Intermittent rains in the first half dealt India an unfair blow as Shubman Gill’s men found no momentum to their innings and finished with an underpar score, which the hosts chased down. As the weather spiced up the pitch in Perth, premier seamers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc found extra lift and seam movement off their deliveries. The duo ruined the comebacks of giants Rohit Sharma (8) and Virat Kohli (0), sending them back in the first eight overs of play. While an in-form Gill seemed to have the measure of the conditions, he was unfortunate to edge one down the leg of third seamer Nathan Ellis on 10. From there, India never found any rhythm to their innings amidst frustrating weather conditions. The visitors were forced to up the ante immediately after each resumption due to the reduction in overs and lost wickets in the process. Of the rest of the batters, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul (38) and all-rounder Axar Patel (31) were the only ones who seemed to have some control. Once India finished 136/9 off their 26 overs with the bat, the result was a foregone conclusion. Luckier of the two sides, Australia enjoyed the best of the weather conditions and could bat with a clear tempo. Australia did lose Travis Head (8) and Matthew Short (8) early in the chase, but skipper Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten 46 and free-flowing innings from Josh Philippe (37) and Matt Renshaw (21*) steered them through with the best part of five overs remaining. The result in Perth has given Australia the chance to seal the ODI series with another victory in Adelaide, where India will be hoping to bounce back strongly. Adelaide Weather Forecast The forecast is for clear skies and only occasionally overcast scenes during the match hours in Adelaide. Temperatures are expected to hover between 11 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius in what are still very early days of the Australian summer, with humidity nudging close to 80 per cent and the wind exceeding speeds of 10 km/hour. Fans can expect a full game, which gives the two sides a fair opportunity to showcase their mettle.

Oct 22, 2025

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Houthis release 5 Yemeni UN staffers in Sanaa after weekend detention at offices

Aden, Oct 20 (AP) Houthi rebels released five Yemeni United Nations staff members, and allowed 15 international ones to move freely within the UN compound, after detaining them there in Sanaa over the weekend, a UN spokesperson said Monday. Stéphane Dujarric also said Houthi security forces had left the compound after the latest of such raids on international organisations. The Houthis have a long-running crackdown against the UN and others working in Yemen’s rebel-held areas including Sanaa, the coastal city of Hodeida and the stronghold in Sadaa province in the north. The rebels have repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that the detained UN staff and employees of other organisations and embassies were spies, allegations the UN has denied. Dozens of people have been detained. A World Food Program worker died in detention earlier this year in Sadaa. Funeral for military chief Earlier Monday, the Iran-backed rebels held a funeral for their military chief of staff who was killed in a recent Israeli strike, with more than 1,000 people gathered in Sanaa. The Houthis acknowledged last week that Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari was killed in an Israeli airstrike along with other rebel leaders. The Houthis did not say when the strike took place. The death further escalated tensions between the rebels and Israel. Nearly two months ago, Israeli airstrikes killed senior Houthi government officials in Sanaa, including their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi. The Houthis said al-Ghamari was killed along with his 13-year-old son, Hussain, and “several of his companions,” according to the rebel-controlled SABA news agency, which didn’t provide further details. Many in the funeral crowd on Monday vented their anger at Israel. One mourner, Ayham Hassan, said “Israel is the biggest enemy for Arabs and Muslims.” He spoke to The Associated Press by phone from Sanaa. The UN sanctioned al-Ghamari for his “leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia.” The US Treasury sanctioned him in 2021 for his responsibility in “orchestrating attacks by Houthi forces impacting Yemeni civilians” and said he had been trained by Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group and Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. The US and Israel had launched an air and naval campaign against the Houthis in response to the rebels’ missile and drone attacks on Israel and on ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis have said they are acting in solidarity with the Palestinians over the war in Gaza. Their attacks over the past two years have upended shipping in the Red Sea, through which about USD 1 trillion of goods pass each year. (AP) GSP

Oct 20, 2025

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Diwali timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness: Trump

New York, Oct 20 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, and said it is a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate. “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights’,” Trump said in a statement. “For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness. It is also a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate community, draw strength from hope, and embrace a lasting spirit of renewal,” the US president said. “As millions of citizens light diyas and lanterns, we rejoice in the eternal truth that good will always triumph over evil. To every American celebrating Diwali, may this observance bring abiding serenity, prosperity, hope, and peace,” he added. PTI GSP GSP

Oct 20, 2025

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Shaheen Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan ODI captain

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): In a major development, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Mohammad Rizwan from the role of ODI captain, appointing pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as his replacement. The announcement came shortly after the end of the first day’s play of the ongoing Rawalpindi Test against South Africa, a match that features both Rizwan and Afridi, as per ESPNcricinfo. The PCB did not cite any reason for Rizwan’s removal, nor did it mention his name in the official statement. According to the board, the decision was taken following a meeting in Islamabad between the selection committee and Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson. Rizwan’s removal, however, seemed imminent. Over the weekend, the PCB had released a statement that pointedly declining to confirm him as the ODI captain. The move to replace Rizwan was not solely driven by Hesson but had broader support from senior PCB officials involved in the decision-making process. For Afridi, this marks another chapter in his leadership journey. His previous stint as captain in the white-ball format did not go as planned, he led Pakistan in the T20I series against New Zealand in January 2024, which the team lost 4-1. Soon after, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi refrained from confirming his continuation as captain, and a week later, Babar Azam was reinstated as skipper. (ANI)

Oct 20, 2025

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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee performs Kali Puja, greets people on Diwali

Kolkata, Oct 20 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee performed Kali Puja at her Kalighat residence here on Monday night, a tradition she has followed for over four decades, senior Trinamool Congress leaders said. Clad in a cotton saree, Banerjee took part in the rituals while her nephew and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee participated in a yagna in front of the idol of the goddess. Large crowds gathered outside her residence to catch a glimpse of the celebrations. Greeting people on the occasion of Kali Puja and Deepavali, Banerjee posted on X: “O Mother, Goddess of light, erase darkness and usher in peace.” She also shared a song penned and composed by her and sung by renowned Bengali singer Sreeradha Bandopadhyay to mark the occasion. Banerjee cooked the ‘bhog’ (ritualistic food offering to the goddess) and greeted guests, including cabinet colleagues, politicians, journalists and members of the general public. PTI AMR MNB

Oct 20, 2025

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Sachin Tendulkar extends warm Diwali greetings

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar extended his heartfelt wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Diwali on Monday.Taking to his X handle, Tendulkar said, “From our home to yours, wishing you all the warmth, laughter, and light of Diwali. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali.”https://x.com/sachin_rt/status/1980312018512232787Also, another former Team India opener Aakash Chopra extended his greetings on the occasion of Diwali.Taking to his X handle, Chopra shared his wishes, saying, “Happy Diwali from us to you and yours.”Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and former cricketers VVS Laxman and Irfan Pathan extended their greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious day of Diwali.BCCI took to their official social media handle, X, where they shared a ‘Happy Diwali’ poster along with a small message. “Here’s wishing everyone a sparkling Diwali,” the message read.Gautam Gambhir took to X and said, “Wishing everyone a very happy & prosperous Diwali! May the lights of this pious festival dispel all darkness!”Former right-hand batter VVS Laxman shared a ‘Happy Diwali’ poster and heartfelt message for the Indian citizens.“May the divine light of Diwali illuminate your life with peace, prosperity and joy. Wishing all of you a bright and beautiful Diwali!” Laxman said on X.Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed warm Diwali greetings, wishing everyone a festival filled with peace, prosperity, and boundless happiness.“May this Diwali light up your life with peace, prosperity, and endless happiness. Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali,” Irfan Pathan said on X.Diwali is a five-day festival that starts on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, people purchase jewellery or utensils and worship the Gods. The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. It is also known as Chhoti Diwali, or Small Diwali.The third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations. People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day, offering prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperity.The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Govardhan Puja. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony, and brothers give gifts to their sisters in return. (ANI)

Oct 20, 2025

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President Droupadi Murmu to arrive in Kerala on Tuesday for four-day visit

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Kerala on Tuesday on a four-day official visit. President will visit Sabarimala temple and attend series of event in the state during her visit, according to a release from Press Information Bureau. Murmu will reach here on Tuesday evening and she will visit the Sabarimala temple to offer darshan and aarti on Wednesday, the release said. The next day, October 23, the President will unveil the bust of former President K R Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, here. Later, she will inaugurate the observance of the Mahasamadhi Centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala. She will also attend the valedictory function of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of St Thomas College, Pala in Kottayam district. On October 24, President Murmu will attend the centenary celebrations of St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, concluding her Kerala visit. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials said that all arrangement have been made at Sabarimala for the visit of President Murmu. Murmu will reach Sannidhanam in a convoy of five four-wheel-drive vehicles and an ambulance via the Swami Ayyappan Road and the traditional trekking path. Security arrangements have already been strengthened, and a rehearsal of the convoy movement was held recently, TDB officials said. PTI TBA TBA ADB

Oct 20, 2025

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3-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Jalna

Jalna, Oct 20 (PTI) A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Maharashtra’s Jalna city in the wee hours of Monday, police said. The incident occurred in the Yashwant Nagar area when the child had wandered out of her house around 3.30 am, an official said. According to the police, the toddler, identified as Pari Goswami, was to accompany her mother and older sister to their native place in Bihar on Sunday, but chose to stay behind with her father. While her father was asleep, Pari reportedly stepped out of the house in search of her mother and wandered in the street, where a pack of stray dogs attacked her and dragged her away to a nearby open plot, the official said. A police constable who was on a morning walk noticed the dogs mauling the child and immediately chased them away, he said. The local police were alerted, and the severely injured girl was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead, the official said. The tehsil police have registered a case of accidental death, and further investigation is underway, he added. PTI COR ARU

Oct 20, 2025

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Rajasthan: Two miscreants killed in car crash while fleeing after kidnapping bid

Jaipur, Oct 20 (PTI) Two people were killed and three others injured when their vehicle collided with a truck while fleeing after allegedly kidnapping a man in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, police said on Monday. The incident took place near Ajitgarh village, late Sunday night. Police said Dennis Bawaria was sitting in an SUV near a liquor shop on Churu Bypass on Sunday night when he was surrounded by five men who came in two vehicles. One of the vehicles rammed into Dennis’s vehicle. Hearing the crash, locals rushed to the spot, but the assailants threatened them by brandishing rods and sticks and managed to abduct Dennis, police said. The accused also vandalised Dennis’s vehicle and hit a roadside cart while fleeing. Police said a team pursued the vehicle in which the accused were fleeing. During the chase, the suspects threw Dennis out of their vehicle and sped away. Soon after, their vehicle collided with a truck. Two accused — Babu Lal and Vinod Meena — died on the spot while three others were injured and are undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said, adding that the matter is under investigation. PTI SDA ARB HIG HIG

Oct 20, 2025

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Bihar polls: Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap booked for MCC violation

Hajipur (Bihar), Oct 19 (PTI) RJD supremo Lalu Prasad’s elder son and Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has been booked for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during the filing of his nomination papers from the Mahua assembly seat in Bihar’s Vaishali district, police said on Sunday According to a statement issued by the district police, the Circle Officer of Mahua lodged a complaint with the police station concerned after a video, which went viral on social media, showed Yadav using a SUV, bearing a police logo and a beacon light, during a procession for submitting his documents on October 16. “It was thoroughly examined and found that the police logo and beacon light used on the vehicle were a private one. Therefore, a case was registered for violation of the election code of conduct,” it said. Yadav floated the party after being expelled from the RJD on May 25 by his father for six years, as he reportedly confessed to being ‘in a relationship‘ with a woman. He, however, deleted the Facebook post later with a claim that his page was ‘hacked’. Lalu Prasad also disowned Tej Pratap due to his “irresponsible behaviour”. A few days later, after his expulsion from the RJD, Tej Pratap Yadav had alleged that there was a “conspiracy” to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. He had voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on ‘Jaichand’, a metaphor for traitors. PTI PKD BDC

Oct 19, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025

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The Big F Awards 2025 Celebrates the Best of Delhi NCR's Dining Scene

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], October 7: The 12th edition of The Big F Awards, hosted by food critic Pawan Soni and presented by Indian Food Freak, lit up Le Meridien New Delhi last evening as the city’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, and food personalities came together to honour excellence in the dining industry.From stalwarts like Rohit Khattar, AD Singh, Rocky Mohan, Zorawar Kalra, RJ Khurafati Nitin, Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma, to culinary leaders such as Chef Manisha Bhasin, Chef Manish Mehrotra, Chef Kunal Kapur, Chef Ajay Chopra, Chef Saby Gorai amongst others, the gathering reflected the depth and diversity of Delhi NCR’s food culture.A Fair and Transparent ProcessWhat sets The Big F Awards apart is its uncompromising commitment to fairness. The honours are not influenced by sponsorships or lobbying. Each year, an independent jury visits nominated restaurants, experiences their food, and casts a single, non-revisable vote. Winners are revealed only on the night of the awards, ensuring transparency and keeping the suspense intact till the very end.The 2025 jury featured some of the most respected names in the culinary and hospitality world: Chef Kunal Kapur, Chef Sabyasachi Gorai, Sameer Bawa, RJ Khurafati Nitin, Chef Nita Mehta, Rocky Singh, Chef Ashish Bhasin, Diwan Gautam Anand, and host Pawan Soni himself.Celebrating Food Stories that Matter“The Big F Awards have always stood for honest recognition,” said Pawan Soni during his address. “This gathering reflects the incredible depth of talent, passion, and creativity that defines Delhi NCR’s dining culture. We celebrated chefs who preserve heritage with pride, visionaries who are redefining how we experience food, and restaurants that have earned trust through years of consistency. Awards matter only when they are deserved, not when they are bought, and last night was about applauding the people who bring joy, comfort, and inspiration to our lives through food.”Highlights of the WinnersThe evening recognised some of the most inspiring names in the industry. Rohit Khattar was honoured with the Culinary Icon Award. Varun Tuli was named Best Restaurateur and Sahil Sambhi received the award for Best Nightlife Entrepreneur. The legendary Bukhara at ITC Maurya joined the Hall of Fame, where it will be recognised each year but will no longer compete in the awards.Other notable winners included:– Comorin as Best Modern Indian– Lair as Best Cocktail Bar– Fort City as Best Microbrewery– Varun Sharma as Best Mixologist– Megu at Leela Palace as Best Japanese Restaurant– Orient Express at Taj Palace as Best European Restaurant For the complete list of winners, visit the official Instagram page @thebigfawards.An Evening of Camaraderie and InspirationThe ceremony wasn’t only about competition. It was also a night of meaningful conversations, reunions, and collaborations. Guests enjoyed a specially curated menu by the Le Meridien team that added to the flavour of the celebration. The winners represented every facet of the dining landscape, from boutique spaces to landmark establishments, showing how Delhi NCR continues to evolve as a culinary powerhouse.Since its inception in 2014, The Big F Awards has grown into one of the capital’s most authentic platforms for recognition, dialogue, and exchange. The 2025 edition carried this legacy forward, with conversations spilling beyond the stage and sparking collaborations that promise to shape the future of dining in the region.For the many who gathered, the night was more than an awards ceremony. It was a celebration of food, community, and the people who make dining in Delhi NCR unforgettable.(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

Oct 7, 2025